The OARS Model (Motivational Interviewing)

What does the A in OARS stand for?

What does the R in OARS stand for?

• (Build) Rapport

• Reflective (Listening)

• (Roll with) Resistance

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The O in OARS stands for Open-_____ Questions.

The interviewer's goal is to elicit ______ talk from the interviewee.

In your own words, what is CHANGE TALK and why is it significant in the context of Motivational Interviewing?

Which ONE of the four elements of the OARS model does the following belong to?
"Paraphrase and highlight the most important elements of the conversation "

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
Building rapport, confidence and self-efficacy

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
"Learning about the patient's past experiences, feelings, and behaviours"

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Select the element of OARS that matches the following purpose:
"Demonstrating to the patient that you are attentive and trying to understand their situation"

• Open-Ended Questions

• Affirmations

• Reflective Listening

• Summarizing

Time to let your creative juices flow! Choose ONE of the four elements of the OARS model and draw a visual representation of it. DON'T WRITE THE WORD, JUST DRAW.

There is no right or wrong drawing! This is your own, artistic/symbolic representation of either Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, or Summarizing. (Visuals can also help us to memorize and therefore, study!)